Investment | 22 Dec 16
The top five asset classes to target in 2017
As 2016 draws to a close, these are some of the key areas investors are pinning their hopes for the new year on.
Macro Views | 20 Dec 16
Analysis: New investment landscape for 2017
Markets have displayed an uncanny ability to take political bombshells in their stride but the same may not be true in 2017.
Liontrust nears £10bn milestone with Alliance Trust deal
The acquisition of Alliance Trust’s investment management business is projected to add £2.3bn ($2.9bn, €2.7bn) to Liontrust’s assets under management, pushing it past the £8bn mark.
Commodities | 30 Nov 16
Oil spikes after OPEC strikes first deal in 8 years
The price of Brent crude oil surged above $50 (£40, €47) per barrel as rumours became reality that OPEC members had finally reached an agreement.
UK platform sales plummet to lowest point since RDR
Net fund flows via UK platforms fell to £8.6bn ($10.7bn, €10bn) in the third quarter of this year, the lowest level since RDR was introduced in Q1 2013, according to the latest Fundscape Platform Report.